Should you learn Finnish? Tell us what you think

From being told learning Finnish is essential for integration to hearing 'it’s too difficult, don’t bother,' many newcomers to Finland are left unsure which path to take.

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Update: A massive thank you to the hundreds of people who contributed to this discussion! Our latest episode, APN Podcast: What's the point of learning Finnish?, is now live.

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Should you learn Finnish?
Should you learn Finnish?

How important is learning Finnish?

Is it the central block to building a life in Finland?

Or can you get by perfectly fine in English?

We want to hear about your experiences, as we attempt to answer this quite divisive question in this week's episode of All Points North.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or if you'd like us to get in touch with you, feel free to drop us a line at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.

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